Simon Cowell keeps his modesty on X-rated beach stroll

CAREFREE COUPLE: Simon and Lauren soak up the last of the summer sun [SPLASH]

The images of the carefree couple – with their modesty covered up – come as Simon revealed he’s not a hands-on dad and has never even changed a nappy.

But the X Factor boss said six-month-old Eric is a really happy baby most of the time.

The 54-year-old proud dad said: “He is so alert, a very cute little thing.”

BUFF JUSTICE: Simon and partner Lauren smile as they pass naked men [SPLASH]

“He is starting to laugh and recognises me”

Simon Cowell on Eric

The loved-up couple were pictured hand in hand on a rare outing without Eric during a weekend trip to Saint-Tropez, in the south of France.

Simon admits he rarely gets involved in bath time and has only ever posted a picture on Twitter of the moment once.

And he has insisted he won’t be handling any dirty nappies any time soon. When asked if he was prepared to give partner Lauren, 37, a break from the chore, he said: “Oh no, darling, I think he will be beyond that stage before I have to do that.

“But I bath him occasionally, and I feed him and play with him. He is starting to laugh and recognises me. Most of the time he’s a happy baby.”

Meanwhile, ITV chiefs and Simon’s company Syco and Fremantle Media will be letting viewers vote for free in the new X Factor series, costing them millions of pounds.